aboard the S/Y Southern Star to explore the world class ski and board touring of Greenland's Rugged West Coast. Our trip will start and finish In Maniitsoq where we will set sail for the deep fjords and island systems that hide steep couloirs, glacier cruisers and 5,000' peaks rising straight out of the water.

This trip is best suited for intermediate to advanced skiers/riders with prior touring experience. Expect average daily vertical from 2,500' - 4,000' (with the option for bigger days). No prior glacier skiing experience required, but experience using boot crampons and ice axe recommended.

Daytime temperatures average around freezing in April with nighttime temps dipping into the 20s Fahrenheit. Expect to see a range conditions including powder skiing, corn and everything in between. We have many terrain features and aspects to choose from giving us plenty of options to find the goods. Last year we skied 3 feet of perfect cold smoke June 3rd!

We will be just below the article circle for our trip and nearing the summer solstice this means up to 16 hours of daylight! It also makes for excellent corn skiing conditions with prime skiing happening later in the day and lasting longer.

The Southern Star is a tried and tested Arctic vessel with over 17 major polar expeditions including 2 of the Northwest Passage. It's rugged functionality and nimbleness is combined with cozy comfort making it the ideal craft to explore the arctic.

• 23M (75') Bermudian Cutter

• 7 radiator-heated Cabins (double occupancy)

• 3 bathrooms with showers (2 with 24 hour access)

• Dining and Saloon space with Library

Jordan is the owner operator of Mountain Shadow Adventures. He is an AMGA/IFMGA certified mountain guide and has guided skiing, climbing and mountain adventures around the world from Antarctica to the High Arctic, including several ship based ski programs.

His core love for the outdoors is rooted in high adventure and bearing witness to the power and beauty of mother nature. This expedition encompasses these values perfectly and he cannot wait to share this experience with you.

Matt is an AMGA/IFMGA guide and Utah native. He has guided skiing around the world from remote trips in the Alaska Range in the shadow of Denali to endless days chest deep in the "best snow on earth" in his backyard.

Matt loves wild places and a good well-earned adventure. He can't wait for long full days on the skin track followed by big grins and stories over a well-earned drink at the end of the day with you.

30% non-refundable deposit due at booking with final payment due February 1st, 2026. Due to the non-refundable investment necessary to secure our yacht partner no refunds will be given after the final payment deadline. A minimum of 8 participants are required for the trip to run at the advertised per person price. Private and semi-private options are available. Contact us to discuss.

Ski Guide Services - AMGA/IFMGA Certified Guides

Hotel Accommodations - for the night of 4/20 at Hotel Heilmann Lyberth - double occupancy, single supplement available when booking

Welcome Dinner - 4/20 - At Hotel Maniitsoq

Breakfast Buffet - 4/21 - at Hotel Heilmann Lyberth the morning of embarkation

All Meals on Ship - Lunch 4/21 - Breakfast 4/28

Shore Landings - Via zodiac as permitted by weather, local conditions and guide / ship crew discretion

Flights - To and from Maniitsoq, Greenland

Taxi Services - You are responsible for the cost of the taxi to and from the Maniitsoq airport. Your guide will help arrange transportation.

Guide Gratuity - 10-20% of program cost is customary for a well-curated program. EFT (e.g. Venmo) or cash is recommended

Ship Crew Gratuity - $250-$500 is recommended. USD is fine but Euro is the preferred currency.

Additional Travel Costs - Passport and visa expenses. Tourist entry fees may apply depending on your nationality. Any government arrival and departure airport taxes. Additional lodging and other unexpected expenses.

Ski/Board Equipment - See Gear list for required items

Rescue and Medical Evacuation Insurance - Required

Baggage Charges - Excess/overweight fees

Communications - Satellite communication and foreign cellular plans

• Costs incurred due to (but not limited to) the following reasons:

  • Evacuation or unplanned departure due to illness, other problems or by choice. Costs may include, but are not limited to: additional lodging, shipping costs to return gear to you, and transportation

  • Delays beyond the control of Mountain Shadow Adventures

  • Force majeure

Equipment

• Touring Skis (or Splitboard) with tech bindings

• Skins, precut and tested with the setup you will be bringing

• Adjustable poles with powder baskets (backcountry ski or splitboard poles)

• Ski crampons (tested to fit your touring bindings)

• Backcountry ski or snowboard boots

• Helmet (ski or climbing helmet)

• Ice axe (light one for hard snow will suffice, ex Petzl Gully or Ride)

• Ski boot crampons (aluminum or hybrid aluminum/steel for snow and glacier travel recommended over full steel)

• Ski mountaineering Harness (ex. Petzl Altitude)

• Triple Action Locking Carabiner

• Touring specific backpack for day trips, 35L to 45L volume ideal (unless you are also carrying camera gear, then more space needed)

• Avalanche Rescue Kit - Transceiver / shovel / probe

• Pair of rubber boots/or warm waterproof boots for the boat deck and shore walking

• Goggles (with transition or spare lenses, 1 light and 1 dark)

• Glacier/Touring Sunglasses (Must be at least Cat 3 - 8-18% visible light transmission - cat 4 recommended. Either transition lenses or second lighter lenses for low light required).

Clothing

• Knit hat (wool, fleece or other insulating material)

• 2x Buff (recommended), balaclava, and/or neck gaiter

• Sun hat or baseball cap

• Gore-Tex pants (full zip ideal) and jacket (both for skiing and on the boat while sailing)

• Big Down puffy jacket or Synthetic down jacket (the warmer the better)

• Polar fleece jacket or softshell jacket for a mid-layer

• 2x to 3x Technical base layers (no cotton) L/S shirt, long underwear tights

• 4x Ski socks pairs (use each twice)

• Light gloves (spring skiing and uphill)

• Warm gloves - leather recommended (downhill and cold days)

• 1 or 2x drybags 5L to 15L to keep cameras, etc dry on zodiac

• Water bottles to carry up to 2L of water minimum. 1 water bottle and 1 thermos also a good option. You can bring a bladder (Camelback, etc), but you need at least one hard lid water bottle in addition in case the bladder fails during the trip.

• Motorola/UHF radio (for communication while touring)

Toiletries/Accessories

• Sunblock (SPF 50+)

• Lip sunscreen / Lip Balm (SPF 15+)

• 1 casual outfit for hanging out on boat and sleeping (cotton shirt, sweatpants or leggings, sweatshirt, same outfit for both hanging out and sleeping is ideal to save on space)

• 2x Socks for sleeping/hanging on boat - wool recommended

• Toiletries in travel size

• Biodegradable soap and shampoo

• Ear plugs

• Towel for boat showers and/or polar plunges

• Personal medications or supplements, including sea sickness medicine(s)

• USB cords, etc for charging electronic devices

• International plug adapter kit must contain type E for Greenland

• Phone

Travel

• Passport/visa and other travel documents depending on your home country

• Credit cards and cash - cash in USD for tips (Euros preferred for ship crew but not required), other purchases while traveling can be made with a credit card - make sure your card works internationally (Master Card or Visa are best)

• Duffel or soft bag without wheels to hold your belongings on the boat

• Ski Bag

Optional

• 2x Sun Hoody - for glacier travel and sun protection - highly recommended

• If you are a splitboarder or have a unique equipment setup bring the necessary spare parts and repair kit. Your guides will have a general repair kit

• Softshell ski touring pant if you want an additional more breathable ski pant to supplement the Gore-Tex/Waterproof pant - highly recommended.

• Warm mittens (recommended as a backup / if you run cold)

• Insulated waterproof sailing/fishing gloves (Showa 282 insulated waterproof gloves - highly recommended)

• Eye mask (to block out light)

• Noise cancelling headphones or ear buds

• Wet wipes/baby wipes/personal wipes

• Swimsuit (for polar plunges)

• Book or E-reader

• Sunglasses for travel

• Camera

• Phone/electronics charging battery (as a backup to boat power)

There are only two operators that have international connections to Greenland, Icelandair and Air Greenland. The latter is the only operator for domestic flights within Greenland. For international connections to Greenland Icelandair has options out of Reykjavik, Iceland and Air Greenland out of Copenhagen, Denmark. We recommend you book your flights in two segments. The first to either Nuuk, Greenland (if travelling through Reykjavik) and using Icelandair or Copenhagen using your preferred airline. For the second segment you must book the remaining flights directly through Air Greenland. If using Icelandair you can book your flight all the way to Nuuk and then switch to Air Greenland for a separate booking to Maniitsoq. If flying to Copenhagen you can use whichever airline works best for you then book the remainder of your travel from Copenhagen to Maniitsoq directly through Air Greenland. The Copenhagen route has the most options and will likely be the best itinerary for you.

Air Greenland has strict baggage restrictions. Be sure to review them before packing and deciding which ticket type to purchase.

Arrival in Maniitsoq, taxi to hotel and check-in, welcome dinner with guides and other guests. Your guides will help you arrange taxi service from the airport to the hotel... perhaps a couple corn turns downtown if you are feeling adventurous!

Shortly after breakfast we will grab our luggage and head down the dock to board the S/Y Southern Star. Guides will brief you on timing and logistics during the welcome dinner. After settling into cabins and meeting the crew we will take part in a safety briefing and learn about the minutia of life aboard the ship before departing the harbor. Lunch as we sail with the chance for an afternoon ski before we hit a good anchorage for the evening and dinner.

All rooms are double occupancy.

All meals are prepared by the very talented crew of the Southern Star... We may even have the chance to incorporate some fresh caught Cod or other arctic delicacies! We will have an opportunity to pack bag lunches for the day after breakfast.

Each morning we wake surrounded by towering peaks and glaciers with boundless ski potential. With sunset at 10PM length of day is on our side allowing for a casual breakfast and lunch pack before boarding the zodiac for the day's excursion. We will be exploring the deep fjords and islands north of Maniitsoq which harbor peaks up to 6,000' tall and a wide variety of terrain from mellow glacier cruises to steep endurance couloirs. Single runs can boast 4,000'+ of vertical and outings can easily be tailored to suit the group's terrain and commitment interest. The spring season will allow us to pursue cold powdery north slopes or delicious corn on south slopes. We will target whichever option mother nature has best cued up for us. The norm for anchorages include icebergs, wildlife, tidewater glaciers and jaw-dropping mountain vistas. After the day's outing we will enjoy a hot meal on the ship. We may spend a few nights at one anchorage or move to the next during the evening or overnight hours.

Seven days of skiing in a row can be a lot and we encourage folks to take rest day(s) as needed. Rest and relax onboard with a good book and a drink on the deck or take a zodiac cruise and drop a line in the water and try to catch us some dinner! Our anchorages are often great spots for Cod fishing and wildlife viewing.

We arrive back in Maniitsoq either early the morning of 4/28 or the evening before. After breakfast its time to pack up, head out and start processing all the memories. We will help you arrange transport to the airport or additional lodging depending on your after-trip itinerary.

We recommend booking your air travel after mid morning on 4/28. If you wish to stay in Greenland we are happy to help you arrange additional lodging.